Funeral Notices – Saturday 12th February

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CLARKSON, Jennifer Ann (Jenny):
Peacefully after a very short illness, on Sunday 6th February 2022 at Peacehaven Village. Adored and treasured wife of the late Bob. Dearly loved mother of Jackie and Chris, Brad and Mel. Loved Nana of Kylie, Ben, and Bella. A loved great-grandma.
“Jenny and Bob, Together again at last”
As to Jenny’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to “Clarkson Family” PO Box 632 Invercargill or to Jenny’s tribute page at: https://mwfunerals.co.nz/s/jenny

CLEARWATER, Judith Margaret (Judy):
7.3.1950 – 7.2.2022.
Very unexpectedly, dearest wife and best friend of Bruce. Loving Mum to Kirsty and Abby, Nana Judy to Emily, and Jess and loved mother-in-law of Murray. Forty-eight wonderful years together, no more pain, at peace. A private family farewell has been held. Messages to Clearwater Family, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840. avenalpark.co.nz

DOWLING, Jeremy John:
As the result of a tragic accident on February 7, 2022. Aged 27 years. Dearly loved and treasured son of Rodger and Susan and their partners Wilma and Garth. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Jamie and Jay; Dale and Maegan. Loved grandson of Mervyn and Mary* Harris; Reg* and Vi* Dowling. Loved nephew of Colin, and the extended Harris and Dowling families. Due to covid restrictions a private service will be held at 11.00am on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Messages to 1 Mary Street, Otautau 9610 or on Jeremy’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes when the livestream can be accessed.
(*denotes deceased)

HAMILTON, Brenda Joy:
Peacefully after a short illness on Sunday 6th February 2022. Aged 58 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Neville. Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Troy and Camyce, Calvin and Anna, Allisha and Shane. Loved and adored Nana of Nate; Caitlyn, and Lucas. Loved Sister, Sister-in-law, and Aunt of all her extended family. A service for Brenda will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Wednesday 16th February at 1pm, followed by interment at the East Winton Cemetery arriving at 3.30pm. Due to covid restrictions the service will be limited to 100 people and a vaccine pass will be required to attend. A livestream link is available via the Avenal Park website obituary page. Messages to 3 Willis Street, Invercargill 9810.
avenalpark.co.nz

HANSEN, Raymond Leslie (Ray):
Peacefully with family by his side, at Dunstan Hospital on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband, best friend and soulmate of Jill, much loved father of Donna and Carl, stepfather of the late Phillpa, Richard and Hannah, James and Daniela, much loved Grandad Ray of his 8 grandchildren.
“Gone Fishing”
Due to Covid-19 restrictions a private service will be held, attendance by invitation only. Vaccine pass required. A livestream link is available to view the service on Tuesday, February 15, at 1.30pm. (https://livestream.com/accounts72885/raymondhansen).
Donations kindly accepted for Dunstan Hospital. Messages to 4A Juniper Close, Alexandra, 9320 or email [email protected].

KEITH, Wayne Alexander:
04.09.1958 – 06.02.2022
At hospital in Australia. Adored soulmate and husband of Angela (Brogo, Australia). Loved eldest son of Lex and Joan Keith (Gore). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Lynette (Lyn) and Evan Sanderson (Invercargill), Roanna*, Nicola (Nicky) Keith (Dunedin), Margaret*, Brent and Sharon Keith (Oamaru), and their children, partners and extended families. Messages to Angela Keith, 12561 Princes Highway, Brogo 2550, New South Wales or Lex and Joan Keith 62C Broughton Street, Gore.
(*denotes deceased)

McCLELLAND Margaret Isabel (nee Jenkins):
Passed away peacefully at Longwood Resthome on Wednesday 9 February 2022, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill Sinclair and Alan McClelland. Loved mother and mother in law of Ken and Teresa, Judi and Bob, Alayne and Allan, Michael and Irene, Bryan, and Katherine and Eddie. Dearly loved Granny of Amanda, Kelly, William, Aaron, Nick, Sean, Jeffrey, Kevin, Ben, Krystal, Jarod, and Sébastien, and her 16 great grandchildren. Loved Sister, sister in law and Aunty.
This will be a My Vaccine Pass entry only.
A service for Margaret will be held on Monday 14th February 2022, 10.30am, Winton Presbyterian Church, 11 Meldrum Street, Winton. Interment at East Winton Cemetery will follow.
Messages to 3 Richard Street Riverton or to Margaret’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

McCURDY, John Harrington:
On February 7, 2022, peacefully at home. Much loved husband of Jean and father of Marian, Heather and Craig. Brother and brother-in-law of Mary and Bevan (dec) (Invercargill), Louise and Peter (dec) (Queensland), Robin and Graham (Queenstown), Roger McCurdy (dec) and Ann Irving (Invercargill), Kathy and Jose (dec) (Te Anau), Clare and Russell (Queenstown), brother- in-law of Anne (England). Will be dearly missed by cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. John’s family wish to thank the doctors, nurses, friends and neighbours for their much appreciated care and support. Messages may be addressed to The McCurdy Family, 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers donations to Nurse Maude would be greatly appreciated and may be made online at
bit.ly/jhmccurdy0702.
A service to celebrate John’s life will be held in our John Rhind Chapel, cnr London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, Christchurch, on Tuesday, February 15, at 10.00am. Due to Covid red light restrictions attendance is limited to 25 invited guests, if you wish to watch the live stream please contact the family.

MILLER, Edwin Alexander (Lex):
Passed peacefully at Walmsley House on Wednesday 9 February 2022, Aged 90 years. Loved husband of Florence*. Loved father and father-in-law of Rex and Lynley, David, Trevor, Murray and Ang, Lee and Lynette. Loved grandad, great grandad and great great granddad. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family wish to thank the staff at Walmsley House for their care given to Lex. Messages to 199 McQuarrie Street Invercargill 9812.
avenalpark.co.nz

MUIR, David (Dave):
On February 8, 2022, at home; aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Liz, special friend of Bubs, loved Dad and father-in-law of Karen, Patsy, and Colleen and Lyndon Eckhoff, treasured G-Dad of Shawn; David, Joshua, Alli; Sarah, and Nicole and their partners, a loved G-Dad to all his great-grandchildren. A celebration of Dave’s life will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 2.00pm, on Monday, February 14, followed by private cremation. Due to covid restrictions vaccination passes will be required to attend and numbers are limited to 100. Dave will be resting at his home please call 4894799 if you would like to come and spend some time with him. Messages to 36 Eden Street, Mosgiel 9024.

PENROSE, Beverly Ann (nee Sinclair):
Beverly passed away February 3, 2022; 81 years, at home in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. Surrounded by her loving husband Rick and family, Karen, Wayne, Wendy, Lisa, and Michael. Beverly was the daughter of the late Jean* and Alf* Troon and loved sibling of Dulcie, Ngaire, Yvonne, Marilyn, Ken, Joyce, Neville, Lindsay, Kaylene, Ernie*, and partners. Loved by her nieces, nephews and cousins. Celebration of life will be at a later date.
(*denotes deceased)

VAN”T WOUT, Frances Lillian:
Passed away peacefully in her 96th year on Friday 11th of February 2022. Beloved wife of the late Jan. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Kathryn, William, Yvonne and Bruce Warnock, David and Ruby, Robert, Andrew and Shenliegh Loved Nana of her 25 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Many thanks to Bupa Ascot Care Home and Southland Hospital for the care and support given to Frances and her family.
A private funeral for Frances will be held on Sunday 13th of February, followed by a graveside service on Tuesday 15th of February at 10am, at Christchurch Memorial Park.
Live stream link for Sundays service is http://livestream.com/accounts72885/francesvantwout Messages to Yvonne Warnock, 230 Rimu Rd, Kennington, 9871 or can be left on Frances’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

YORK-COOPER, Marama:
After a long battle Marama passed away on Thursday 10 February 2022, she is released from her burden. A loving and loved wife of Tana, a loved and cherished mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Marama was a strong and respected women and will be missed by us all. Marama will be resting at her home for anyone who would like to pay their respects. Due to COVID restrictions a private service will be held. Messages to 119 Havelock Street Riverton 9822.
avenalpark.co.nz

In Memoriam

TOMLINS, Douglas (Doug):
Passed away 12 February 2021
Dad,
You left us precious memories,
Your love will be our guide,
You live on through your children,
You’re always by our side,
They say time heals all sorrows,
And helps us to forget,
But time has only proved,
How much we miss you.
“Love you always”
– Trevor, Liz, Alan, Fay, Lynley, Neville, Pam, and families.

Acknowledgement

MOFFATT, Nancy Matilda:
Graham, Stuart, Sharon, Gay and families wish to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to everyone for their support and kindness during the sad loss of a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, nana, great-nana, sister and sister-in-law. Thank you to all those who sent flowers and cards and those who attended the service, it was greatly appreciated. A special thank you to the “Angels” at Resthaven for their special care of Mum. Please accept this is as personal acknowledgement.

WALDRON, Frederick (Fred):
Annette and family would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for the abundance of cards received over the last couple of months. The many memories written and shared have been reminisced over and how each and everyone of you was woven into the tapestry of Fred’s, Annette’s and their families lives. Thank you also for the beautiful flowers, meals, baking and continued love and support in so many ways. Donations to Hospice were very much appreciated. Fred would be looking down with a big smile to you all. Many thanks to the medical ward for allowing us all to be with Fred on his journey and accommodating such a large extended family. Special mention to the team in the critical care unit and staff at Hospice. You not only provided exceptional care for Fred but also welcomed our family with support and understanding.
Bless you all